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KONERKO OUT

Chicago White Sox star Paul Konerko was out of the lineup Saturday, a day after he was hit near the left eye by a pitch against the Chicago Cubs. The first baseman said he hopes to play Tuesday vs. Minnesota. Tests Friday revealed no major damage after being hit by Jeff Samardzija. Konerko had a black eye and a cut near his nose.

CUBS-REDS DEAL

The Cubs reacquired catcher Koyie Hill in a deal with the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations. Hill, 33, returns to the Cubs after spending all or part of the past five seasons in the organization from 2007-11.

AROUND THE MAJORS

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones did not start Saturday's game because of a bruised left calf. Jones was hit in the leg by B.J. Upton's hard one-hopper in the third inning Friday. …

Miami Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio, who leads the majors in stolen bases, could be headed for the disabled list because of a sprained left thumb. An MRI revealed the sprain. …

Hard-throwing lefty Jorge De La Rosa's comeback from Tommy John surgery hit a speed bump when the Colorado Rockies decided to shut him down because of tightness in his left forearm. De La Rosa had been on pace to return to the Rockies' rotation June 2. …

New York Mets right-hander Miguel Batista left Saturday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays after just two innings because of a sore lower back. …

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Mark Kotsay (CS Fullerton) on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Blake Tekotte from Triple-A Tucson. …

Kansas City Royals pitcher Everett Teaford was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower abdominal strain.

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